The Orme Academy
Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, ST5 9JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Orme Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 28th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 9 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
The Orme Academy staff and pupils share the same high aspirations. Pupils understand and follow the ambition around 'empowering learners for life'. Pupils say this ambition helps them focus on how to develop positively as young people. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. While the school's high aspirations for all its pupils have not yet been fully achieved, pupils say this is an improving environment to learn in. There is a purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils focus on their learning well and work hard. Where pupils' behaviour is not acceptable, staff speak quickly and efficiently with pupils to explain the school's high expectations. During social times, pupils mix with others in a calm and orderly manner. Pupils feel safe. They know who to talk to about any concerns they have. The school places a strong emphasis on pupils' personal development, including mental health and well-being. Leadership opportunities include language ambassadors and Year 9 reading leaders who support younger pupils. Pupils also raise money for local charities and support a local care home. These roles help pupils understand how to be responsible. Pupils regularly take part in activities such as sports, dance and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and addressed well enough. This leads to some pupils not fully understanding or remembering key knowledge. The school should ensure that all teachers consistently check pupils' understanding and adapt their teaching accordingly so that all pupils become secure in, and remember, the key knowledge they need.
- Some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, miss too much school. This holds back pupils' progress and achievement. The school should continue its work with parents and external agencies to secure more regular attendance for all pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
145 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
768 pupils on roll, with places for 1,161
Schools near The Orme Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demetae Academy | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St John Fisher Catholic College | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 41.8 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 40.5 |
| Phoenix Independent School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 6.1 |
| Chesterton Community Sports College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Boughey
- Phone
- 01782742900
- Address
- Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, ST5 9JU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 142015
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.